Maternity services rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its report into maternity services at our Women’s Hospital following an inspection in March this year.
The service has retained its overall rating as ‘Good’ and is a testament to the incredible amount of effort and dedication that colleagues continue to provide to our patients, babies and their families.
The CQC inspection team looked at the areas of ‘safe’ and ‘well-led’ during their visit and highlighted a number of areas of positive practice. They highlighted that:
- Staff are committed to continually improving services
- Patients can access the service when they need it
- The service has leaders who are committed, visible and effective
- The safety of patients and families is a clear priority
- There is a clear commitment to tackling health inequalities in maternity care
Matt Boazman, Chief Executive, Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, said: “The findings of this report are positive and encouraging, and demonstrate that those who use our maternity services are getting good care.
“Colleagues within the service continue to demonstrate their skill and dedication to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the service receives the very best care and treatment possible.
“It is particularly pleasing to read the inspection team’s positive comments about the clear commitment to patient safety, effective team working and leadership, and focus on tackling health inequalities.”
Rachel Carter, Director of Midwifery and Deputy Chief Nurse (Women’s), said: “We appreciate the feedback from the CQC inspection team and are pleased, and proud, that they experienced our strong, inclusive team-working ethos which influences how we care, together with the embedded focus on Quality Improvement, with local projects recognised nationally.
“We recognise the areas that we are committed to improving, with a cohort of new colleagues ready to join us in late summer and a commitment to releasing all colleagues to complete the training that is mandated, always prioritising the care of those for whom we care, and those we care alongside.”
A copy of the report is available on the CQC website: www.cqc.org.uk